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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2260 | $2565 | $1450 |
Rent | $965 | $1206 | $745 |
Groceries | $193 | $180 | $111 |
Dining out | $279 | $322 | $167 |
Cafe | $59 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $179 | $202 | $124 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $11 | $4 |
Public transportation | $90 | $80 | $8 |
Taxis | $60 | $45 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $50 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $65 | $56 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $38 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $64 | $85 | $52 |
Gym | $68 | $45 | $33 |
Yoga | $102 | $146 | $37 |
Massage | $58 | $65 | $52 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |